The 12 Days of Chris-mas

Welcome to the 12 Days of Chris-mas! Former Canon-McMillan High School head wrestling coach fills us in on the stories of his time. Join us for all 12 days where he talks about his wrestling & coaching career, controversial matches, keys to success, and family holiday traditions. Mary Chris-mas!

High School Wrestlers Meet New Coach

Wednesday, June 28 was the first night of the beginning of a new era for the CMHS Wrestling Program. With the announcement of the new head coach, Jeff Havelka, in May, the team decided to get together at Angel's Acres to have a meet and greet with their new leader.

After a great dinner, Coach Havelka was able to introduce himself to the high school team and let the parents know what he has in store for the upcoming season. The night was not all business, though, as the the boys swam and played some corn hole with the new coach. All look forward to the upcoming 2017/2018 season.

CM Wrestling Hires New Head Coach

The Canon-McMillan High School Wrestling Program has had its fair share of coaches throughout the years. After four years as head coach, Jason Cardillo resigned at the end of this season with 4 Team Section titles, 2 Team WPIAL finals, 18 Section Champions, 3 WPIAL Champions, and 3 State Champions under his tutelage.

CM decided on a new head coach last month by bringing on Jeff Havelka to continue the program's tradition. Havelka wrestled at Burgettstown HS and served as assistant coach at Waynesburg University and head coach at Chartiers-Houston HS.

Read more about the head coach in the Observer Reporter HERE.